Ragù
Years ago our grandparents would make this pasta sauce while we visited them in a small seaside town called Moneglia, on Italy’s west coast. As we grew up, we repeatedly tried to get the recipe to taste how we once…
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Deliciously Simple Homemade Pizza
Welcome, food aficionados, to a taste journey that celebrates the beauty of simplicity in Italian cuisine! We firmly believe that less is more when it comes to cooking, and our amazing pizza recipe is a testament to that philosophy. With…
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
Hey, foodies! Get ready for a delightful journey to Italy as we explore a scrumptious recipe for Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni! This dish has become a true crowd-pleaser, making appearances at mom’s open houses and office parties with its authentic…
Tomato Soup
Indulge in the irresistible charm of a bowl of creamy tomato soup with this easy-to-follow recipe. Combining the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes, the savory blend of onions, garlic, and celery, and the refreshing touch of basil, this homemade soup…
Key Lime Pie
Key lime pie has been a staple dessert in our family ever since we started eating at our favorite sushi restaurant, Chief’s Sushi and Seafood Market. After the restaurant’s unfortunate replacement, we set out to look for a simple recipe…
Pavlova
The recipe for Pavlova was first brought to our household on a family vacation to England. Our first spoonful of this sweet and fruity dessert was all because of Alexandra Loader, our British/Italian cousin. After that first encounter, the Pavlova…
Guacamole
Guacamole, although a very simple recipe, is a must for parties and sports games, especially for the Real Madrid defeat against FC Barcelona during El Classico. Often called guac, this refreshing dip dates back to the 1500s during the height of the…
Tiramisu
This week we decided to stick to our Italian roots and give you one of our favorite dessert recipes. Family vacations to Italy always leave us craving more, so after countless unrewarding searches for Tiramisu in Miami we decided to…
Zucchini Frittata
This week our mom, Maria Luisa, sent us her Zucchini Frittata recipe. When she was a young girl her grandmother, our great grandmother, would make this dish for family outings to the beach in Venezuela. They would bring it along…
Quesillo (Venezuelan Flan)
The Quesillo recipe pronounced “ke see yo” has bounced around our family since as long as I can remember. Every recipe each with it’s own quirks. These days I frequently get calls asking about my exact recipe. It’s not everyday…